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MSI launches two Intel platform motherboards

Press release, October 4; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES Asia

Micro-Star International (MSI) has introduced its latest P6NGM series motherboard based on the new-generation Nvidia MCP73 series chipset with integrated GeForce 7 series graphics for Intel processors and Q35MDO (MS-7358) motherboard, which supports Intel vPro technology and is designed specifically for business PCs, while also featuring the Intel Q35 Express chipset and support for the Intel Core 2 Quad/Duo processors.

The P6NGM supports 1333MHz FSB multi-core processors including the Core 2 Quad and Duo. The motherboard is also the first to feature HDMI for Intel processors, claimed the company.

The Q35MDO chooses a Q35 and ICH9DO chipset combination, and integrates the necessary functions for vPro digital office technology including Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) 3.0, Matrix Storage Technology (MST), Trust Execution Technology (TXT), and Virtualization Technology (VT) to deliver high security storage and convenient manageability in office environment, highlighted MSI.

The Q35MDO also features energy efficient performance by supporting upcoming Intel 1333MHz FSB 45nm multi-core processors. It also has integrated GMA 3100 graphics, noted the company.

MSI Intel platform-based motherboards specifications

Model

P6NGM series

Q35MDO

CPU

Intel Core 2 Quad and Duo with 1333MHz FSB

Chipsets

Nvidia MCP73

Intel Q35 Express

Memory

Supports DDR2 800/667/533

Supports dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533

VGA

GeForce 7 series

Intel GMA 3100 IGP

Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2007

MSI P6NGM series motherboard

MSI P6NGM series motherboard
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MSI Q35MDO motherboard

MSI Q35MDO motherboard
Photo: Company